Sunstone Knoll, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Rite in the Rain Signal Peak

Signal Peak

encouraging readers to explore Utah's natural beauty responsibly

5-minute quadrangle straddles the crest of the Uinta Mountains in the High Uinta Wilderness Area and contains Kings Peak

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Sunstone Knoll, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Rite in the Rain Signal PeakThe distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is that the shape of the Earth's surface is shown by contour lines. Contours are imaginary lines that join points of equal elevation on the surface of the land above or below a reference surface, such as mean sea level. Contours make it possible to measure the height of mountains, depths of the ocean bottom, and steepness of slopes. A topographic map shows more than contours. The map also includes